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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,852.73, 115,289.18 and 30,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,852.73, 115,289.18 and 30,099.53 is: 45,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,852.73 : 115,289.18 = 30,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,852.73/115,289.18 = 30,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,852.73x = 115,289.18 × 30,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,852.73x = 3,470,150,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,150,132.09/76,852.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,153.24

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